Teaching Assistant

Bourne Education Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous LGPS pension

On-site parking with electric carcharg

Cycle to work scheme

Well-being support and EAP

Training and development opportunities

Eye tests

Job summary

Bourne Education Trust seeks a Teaching Assistant for Pyrcroft Grange School. The role is a full-time, fixed-term contract until 31 August 2027 with a salary on the Support Pay Scale 3: FTE £24,330 and actual £17,330.

Based in Chertsey, applicants should support learning, assist with intervention programmes and work under the Headteacher’s guidance while embracing inclusion and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Awareness of safeguarding children and commitment to safe practices.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision and learning.
• Facilitate learning for individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning.
• Prepare, plan and deliver intervention programmes, adapting activities to pupil response and needs.

Education

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

Job description

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team at Pyrcroft Grange School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Pyrcroft Grange School

Pyrcroft Grange Primary and Nursery School are situated in a small, vibrant community and surrounded by beautiful countryside. As proud members of the Bourne Education Trust, we benefit from rich collaboration with both primary and secondary colleagues, which continually strengthens our provision and supports high aspirations for every child.

Our school council has written our mission statement: Dream, Believe, Work, Achieve. “If you can dream it, you will believe it; if you believe it, you work for it; if you work for it, you will achieve it…” This sentiment underpins all we do at Pyrcroft Grange and reflects the ambitious, nurturing culture that permeates the school.

At the heart of our ethos is a strong commitment to inclusion and ensuring that every child feels a deep sense of belonging. We celebrate individuality, embrace diversity, and create a learning environment where all pupils are known, valued, and supported to thrive. Our staff work collaboratively to remove barriers to learning and to ensure that every child—regardless of background, need, or starting point—has equitable opportunities to succeed.

Digital technology plays a central role in enriching our curriculum and preparing pupils for the next stage of their educational journey. We use technology purposefully to enhance teaching, promote engagement, and personalise learning. Digital tools support pupils to explore ideas creatively, collaborate with peers, and develop the digital literacy skills essential for life in a modern world.

Details

Position: Teaching Assistant

Contract: Full time, fixed term contract (until 31 August 2027)

Salary: Support Pay Scale 3 (FTE £24,330 Actual £17,330)

Responsible to: Headteacher

Benefits

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking, with electric car chargers and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities Include

• Working as part of a team, under the direction of the responsible Teacher, support teaching provision, development and implementation of learning for pupils
• Under the guidance of the responsible Teacher, facilitate the learning of individual pupils and groups, setting high expectations and promoting positive attitudes to learning
• Prepare, plan and deliver specific intervention programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil response and needs

Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity